Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
- 2 Pork Tenderloins (Trimmed)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Paprika
- Emeril's Essence - Click Here for recipe
For the Pork Tenderloin
- 1 cup chopped fresh Pineapple
- 1/2 cup chopped Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped Purple or White Onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Parsley
- 1 small Jalapeño, seeds removed, finely chopped (or substitute 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh Lime Juice
- 1 tablespoon Rice or Cider Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Pineapple Salsa
Instructions
- Make your salsa ahead of time to let the flavors come together.
- You can substitute Cayenne Pepper instead of Jalapenos if you like.
- You can also use Cider Vinegar if you do not have rice vinegar.
- Chop and mix all of your ingredients for the salsa, and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Set up your grill for indirect heat, with the coals on one side.
- Heat the grill until the coals are ready, about 25 minutes.
- Season the meat thoroughly with salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and Essence.
- Once the grill is hot, sear the meat on all sides over the direct heat of the coals (about 2 minutes per side).
- Transfer the meat to the indirect side, and continue to cook and turn until the internal temperature reaches approximately 140 degrees (about 15 minutes).
- Remove meat from the grill, and cover with foil to rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Cut slices on the bias, and admire your work! The meat will have a nice pink center, and very moist.
This is a recipe that I put together the other night for dinner. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The flavors of the salsa worked great with the slightly spicy Pork Tenderloin.



